Nuoc Cham

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp fish sauce
• 5 tbsp tbsp sugar
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 – 2 spur chillies, finely chopped
• 125ml (1/2 cup) warm water
• Juice of one lime

Steps

1. Combine the sugar, fish sauce, garlic and chilli in a jar or bowl. Add the warm water and stir or shake until the sugar dissolves completely.
2. Squeeze one lime’s juice into the mixture and combine thoroughly.
3. Taste and adjust to your preference with more lime, fish sauce or chilli if needed, aiming for sweet, sour and savoury balance with a touch of heat.